News 24/7 Entertainment Politics Life Business Specialty Decentralization of Singapore's office By Crystal Tein, thecheers.org    2008-06-15 23:41:12     () T The island city is currently in the middle of a silent protest against office rental hikes More in Asia-Pacific news On board the bus and train Meow! May your business prosper! “I want to transfer some of my salary into your account to evade income tax.” With the sharp rise in Singapore’s property rental rates, there is now a phenomenon of decentralization of offices located in the island city. Many business owners are shunning the Central Business District (CBD) for cheaper office rents. Take Charles and Keith, a local retailer of ladies’ shoes and bags for instance. The company has its building located at Paya Lebar. In fact, the silent protest is so stark that the Singapore government has piloted a development project of Paya Lebar and Kallang as commercial hubs. Meanwhile, according to the Housing Board (HDB), there are now about 19,000 HDB home office users, up from 17,000 users three years ago. Around the island, many small stalls also remain unoccupied. Crystal Tein, The Cheers News Click for more News about Asia-Pacific TAGS: Asia-Pacific    The Cheers NEWS is looking for new contributors more Decentralization of Singapore's office The island city is currently in the middle of a silent protest against office rental hikes The transport divide The transport divide reflects income divide within Singapore. Makan all year round 24.Mar 2008 Seasonal food popular with Singaporeans always readily available now....read Some Singaporeans profiteering from foreign workers and CPF 17.Mar 2008 Despite widespread grumbles about CPF and foreign workers, some Singaporeans ar...read You want to choose your religion? Ok. 10.Mar 2008 Buddhism, Christianity and Catholicism are increasingly blended in Singapore nu...read Previously... Singaporeans are eating leftovers The Straits Time report on theft in clothing retail outlets. Are you sure about UOB at Takashimaya? A colorful food paradise Pay NTUC Fairprice ten, twenty cents more

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